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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,237.54, 135,534.74 and 59,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,237.54, 135,534.74 and 59,983.27 is: 82,756.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,237.54 : 135,534.74 = 59,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,237.54/135,534.74 = 59,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,237.54x = 135,534.74 × 59,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,237.54x = 8,129,816,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129,816,265.05/98,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,756.71

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